JPS63115582A - Video game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a video game device, and particularly to a novel video game device with a baseball theme.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally known baseball-themed game machines feature a field that looks like a baseball field overlooking the field, and usually let the player control the timing of the batter's batting, and depending on whether the timing is good or bad, the player can get a whiff, a hit, a double, a triple, or a hit. It is determined that the hit is a home run, etc., and the game proceeds. As a result, the games lacked a sense of reality and presence, and lacked interest.

In addition, conventionally known game machines of this type do not allow medal games, and in addition, only one player can play the game per machine, so there are many restrictions on the price of the game machine and other factors. There were also commercial problems.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

The present invention has been made from the above perspective, and its purpose is to allow a large number of players to play the game at the same time, and to allow the game to be played using animations that imitate normal TV live broadcasts. The object of the present invention is to provide a video game device which is highly commercially advantageous, is suitable for medal games, and has a high sense of realism and realism.

[Means for solving problems]

The gist of the present invention is to use a host game device equipped with a large screen to display images similar to actual TV live broadcasts of baseball games, and to display personal data of pitchers, batters, etc. appearing there, for example. If you are a pitcher, you will know your ERA, winning percentage, preferred pitch type, average ball speed, and if you are a batter, you will know your batting average, on-base percentage, home run percentage, RBI,
It displays data such as the number of stolen bases and base running speed, as well as items for players to bet on and the payout rate for each item, and each player is provided with an operable gaming terminal device and designated medals. The player who wins the game will be given the number of medals he had bet on at the time, the above payout rate, and other factors. The purpose is to configure the system to pay out medals equal to the product of .

Therefore, the video display device according to the present invention is composed of one host game device and at least one terminal device, usually around 10 terminal devices operated by the players, and the host game device is configured to play a game. A PROM in which programs and other data necessary for deployment are recorded, and a game central control that controls the operation of each component below in accordance with the program recorded in the PROM and in response to input from the terminal device described in the next section. a video display device, screen image information corresponding to the background part of the image displayed on the video display device, object image information accessed for the game, and other than the above necessary for the development of the game. an image information memory that records image information of the object; an image memory central control unit that retrieves desired information from the image information memory and supplies it to the following components; and a central controller that controls the position, size, and reduction of the object image to be displayed. an object RAM circuit in which data for the object image is recorded; an object vertical circuit connected to the rear stage of the object RAM circuit to determine the vertical position and vertical reduction of the object image; and an object vertical circuit connected to the rear stage of the object vertical circuit. , an object size circuit that determines the size of the object image and the address of an object code RAM connected to the subsequent stage; and an object code RAM circuit that is connected to the subsequent stage of the object size circuit and stores the object image code to be displayed. , an object character RAM circuit which is connected after the object code RAM circuit and records object image data to be displayed; and an object character RAM circuit which is connected after the object character RAM circuit and which determines the horizontal position of the object image. an object line buffer memory that performs reduction, a screen vertical circuit that determines the vertical position and vertical expansion of the screen image, and a screen horizontal circuit that is connected after the screen vertical circuit and determines the horizontal plane of the screen image. a screen code RAM circuit which is connected to the latter stage of the screen horizontal circuit and records the screen image code to be displayed; and a screen code RAM circuit which is connected to the latter stage of the screen code RAM circuit and records the screen image data to be displayed. a screen character RAM circuit; a screen line buffer memory connected after the screen character RAM circuit to determine the horizontal position and reduce the screen image in the horizontal direction; and a screen line buffer memory connected after the object line buffer memory and the screen line buffer memory. a color RAM circuit connected after the priority circuit; and three circuits connected after the color RAM circuit and outputting RGB video signals necessary for displaying images on the video display device. The terminal device is composed of a set of D/A converter circuits, a speaker, and a sound generation circuit that generates and supplies the necessary acoustic signals to the speaker, and the terminal device communicates with the host game device and performs the following: A central control device for the terminal device that controls the operation of the components, a video monitor that displays the items and methods to bet on and the results, a medal slot, the number of medals inserted, and the player. A credit counter that displays a number obtained by subtracting the number of medals paid out by the player and the number of medals used in the game from the total number of medals acquired according to the rules of the game; a device for dispensing medals within a range that is within the range, a device for causing a player to place a bet based on the progress of the game displayed on a video display device of the host gaming device, and the host gaming device. It consists of an interface circuit and a housing in which each of the above components is housed or attached.

Note that the screen image signal here includes a signal that generates images of the ground, stands, etc. that will be the background of the game, and the object image signal includes each player appearing in the game, as well as signals that generate images of the ground, stands, etc.
including a signal that produces an image of an equipment such as a ball, a bat, etc.;
The above-mentioned "image signals other than those mentioned above necessary for the game" include demonstration screens, game method explanation screens, introductions of participating players, data displays, and other necessary signals for generating images.

[For production]

By configuring the game as described above, the game can be played by a large number of players at the same time, and the game progresses with animation similar to a regular TV live broadcast, giving the game a high level of authenticity and realism. Since it is suitable for medal games, it is possible to provide a commercially extremely advantageous video game device.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, the details of the present invention will be specifically explained with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a layout diagram showing an embodiment of a video game device according to the present invention, FIGS. 2 and 3 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of changes in the arrangement of terminal devices, and FIG. 4 is a layout diagram showing an example of a video game device according to the present invention. 5 is a front view, 5 is a side view, and 6 is a front view of
FIG. 7 is a front view of the host game device, FIG. 7 is a side view thereof, and FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the circuit configuration of the host game device.

First, FIGS. 1 to 7 will be explained.

In FIGS. 1 to 7, 1 is a video game device according to the present invention, 2 is a host game device, and 3 to 11 are terminal devices.

The video game device 1 according to the present invention is a game device with a baseball theme, and a host game device 2 is installed in the center front, and an appropriate number of terminal devices 3 to 11 are placed in front of the host game device 2. , one player per each terminal device can play at the same time.

Note that the terminal devices 3 to 11 may be arranged in any manner as long as the transmission type projector 2a provided on the front of the host game device 2 can be easily viewed directly, for example, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. can be placed in

However, when the terminal devices 3 to 11 are arranged as shown in Fig. 3, the five rear terminal devices 7 to 11 may be placed slightly higher than the front terminal devices 3 to 6. Recommended.

A baseball scene is displayed on the transmission projector 2a of the host game device 2, and each terminal device 3
On the television monitor screens 1 to 11, the items to be bet at that time and the payout rate when a winning bet is made are displayed.

Each of the terminal devices 3 to 11 has the same configuration, so to explain the configuration using the terminal device 3 as an example, on the front side there are information such as how to proceed with the game, how to operate each part, how to place a bet, etc. Panel 3a in which is written,
A television monitor screen 3b on which items to be bet on are displayed, a speaker 3C% medal payout slot 3d that emits sound effects when operated, and an operation panel 3f on which push buttons 3e, 3e, etc. used for placing bets are arranged. , and a medal slot for inserting medals prior to the start of the game.

The transmission projector 2a of the host game device 2 displays animations and other images simulating a live broadcast of a baseball game.

When a specified medal is inserted into the medal slot of the terminal device, the TV monitor screen of each terminal device 3 to 11 displays a title and a simple presentation to the player, such as ``When you insert the medal, the game will start.'' Think about the situation and select the one that corresponds to your prediction using the A-D buttons and 1-8 buttons on the operation panel, then press the SET button for the number of medals you want to bet. A letter such as J will be displayed, and then , for a large number of bets, items, payout rates, etc. are displayed.

The items that can be bet are, for example, on the batted ball selection screen.
Where does the batter hit? j. On the result selection screen,
It's like saying, ``What will the result be?'' Also, if a runner appears, the runner's life or death, the score, etc. are also bets.

On the batted ball selection screen, items to be bet on are displayed, divided into ``destination of the batted ball j'' and ``batter and/or runner's performance,'' and within a predetermined time, the player presses a predetermined button to specify the item to bet on. , and then presses the pushbutton a number of times corresponding to the number of medals to place the desired bet.

The pitcher displayed on the screen after the predetermined time has elapsed.
Once the pitching motion begins, bets cannot be placed. Note that items with low dividend rates have a high probability of winning.

During the time when bets can be placed, the transparent projector 2a of the host game device 2 displays the outside scene inside the baseball stadium, the batter's batting average, RBI, home run percentage, Pinochar's number of wins and losses, average pitching speed, and defense. rate, pitcher,
It displays a lot of information such as the batter's match performance, the runner's steal success rate, and the habits of the batter and pitcher.

Items bet by the player, their payout rate, and the number of medals to be paid out in the event of a win are displayed on the television monitor screens of the terminal devices 3 to 11.

In addition, the number of medals obtained by the player is Number of medals bet x dividend It is.

When the ball is hit and the hit or miss is determined, the player who hit the hit is given a predetermined number of medals, and during this time, the result of the bet is comically reproduced on the transparent projector 2a of the host game device 2. be done.

The winning medals may be configured to be automatically paid out, but some or all of them may also be converted into credits.

Further, when the player wants to end the game, all the credited medals are paid out by pressing the end button.

Next, FIG. 8 will be explained.

In FIG. 8, 12 is an object RAM, 13 is an object vertical circuit, 14 is an object size circuit, and 15 is an object RAM.
16 is an object code RAM circuit, 16 is an object character RAM circuit, 17 is an object line buffer memory, 18 is a screen vertical circuit,] 9 is a screen horizontal circuit, 20 is a screen code RAM circuit, 2
1 is a screen character RAM circuit, 22 is a screen line buffer memory, 23 is a priority circuit, 24 is an image information circuit consisting of the above components 12 to 23, and 25 is a P
I? O? 1, 26 is a color RAM circuit, 27 is an image information memory in which image patterns used in the game are recorded;
28 is an image memory central control unit (hereinafter referred to as OS CPU), and 29 is a game central control unit (hereinafter referred to as OS CPU) that controls each component according to a predetermined program and in response to input from each terminal device. GAME CPU
That's what I say. ), 30 is the OS CPU 28 and GA gate E C
Buffer RAM circuit used for communication with PU29, 3
1.32 and 33 are A/D converters.

The image information memory 27 is, for example, a hard disk, and records the pattern of the image displayed on the transmissive projector 2a of the host game device 2, etc., and these pattern data are sent to the OS CPO 28 as necessary.
and supplied to the object RAM 12 and screen vertical circuit 18.

The data written to the object RAM 12 is so-called character data such as batter, pitcher, and ball, and the data written here includes the position, size, reduction rate, etc. of the object to be displayed. ing.

The object vertical circuit 13 is the object l? AM1
2, and determines the display position of the target object based on the above data and performs vertical reduction.

The object size circuit 14 determines the display size of the target object and stores the object code RAM.
The address for recording in the circuit 15 is determined.

The object code processed as described above is input to the object code RAM circuit 15, and the object character RAM circuit 16 stores the pattern data of the character corresponding to the object code in the object line buffer memory 17. Output.

The object line buffer memory 17 functions as a buffer memory, and also determines the horizontal position of character data and reduces it in the horizontal direction.

On the other hand, among the images displayed on the transmissive projector 2a of the host game device 2, data regarding so-called background images such as audience seats, diamonds, and the sky are stored in the screen vertical circuit 18.
is input.

The screen vertical circuit 18 determines the vertical position and vertically expands the background image to be displayed, and its output is input to the screen horizontal circuit 19, which determines the horizontal position of the background image.

The background image code processed as described above is input to the screen code RA circuit 20, and the screen character RAM circuit 21 stores the background image data corresponding to the above code in the screen line buffer memory 22.
Output to.

The screen line buffer memory 22 expands the data such as the background to a predetermined size in the horizontal direction, and then inputs the expanded data to the priority circuit 23.

The image data written in the object line buffer memory 17 and the screen line buffer memory 22 are discarded by the priority circuit 23 according to a predetermined priority order, and are input to the color RAM 26, where the R, G, B
The RSG signal is converted into a dot signal indicating the brightness of the RSG signal by the D/A converters 31, 32 and 33.

B is converted into an electron gun control signal and sent to a cathode ray tube (not shown) of the host game device 2, thereby forming one unified screen on the screen of the transmission projector 2a.

Furthermore, each time the bet ends, the GAME CPII 29 sends a necessary signal to the terminal device according to a predetermined program, and each terminal device performs a predetermined display, payout of medals, etc. based on the result.

〔Effect of the invention〕

Since the present invention is configured as described above, when the present invention is used, a large number of players can play the game at the same time, and the game progresses with animation similar to a normal TV live broadcast, so the game is more realistic. Since the present invention provides an extremely high sense of realism and is suitable for medal games, it is possible to provide a video game device that is commercially extremely advantageous.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. That is, for example, in this embodiment, a baseball game is used, but it can be used for various games such as soccer, basketball, tennis, etc., and the number of terminal devices is of course not limited to nine.

Furthermore, the circuit configuration of the device can be changed as necessary, and the configuration of the present invention can be freely designed and changed within the scope of its purpose, and the present invention encompasses all of them. It is something to do.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a layout diagram showing an embodiment of a video game device according to the present invention, FIGS. 2 and 3 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of changes in the arrangement of terminal devices, and FIG. 4 is a layout diagram showing an example of a video game device according to the present invention. 5 is a front view, 5 is a side view, and 6 is a front view of
FIG. 7 is a front view of the host game device, FIG. 7 is a side view thereof, and FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the circuit configuration of the host game device.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A video game device comprising one host game device described in section A below and at least one terminal device described in section B below. A) A PROM that stores programs and other data necessary for the development of the game, and controls the operation of each component below in accordance with the program recorded in the PROM and in response to input from the terminal device described in the next section. a game central control unit for controlling the game; a video display device; screen image information corresponding to a background portion of the image displayed on the video display device; object image information accessed for the game; an image information memory that records necessary image information other than the above; an image memory central control unit that retrieves desired information from the image information memory and supplies it to the following components; and the position and size of the object image to be displayed. Object R in which data for reduction is recorded
an AM circuit; an object vertical circuit connected after the object RAM circuit to determine the vertical position and reduce the object image in the vertical direction; and an object vertical circuit connected after the object vertical circuit to determine the size of the object image. an object size circuit that determines the address of the object code RAM to be displayed; an object code RAM circuit that is connected after the object size circuit and records the object image code to be displayed; an object character RAM circuit which is connected and records object image data to be displayed; an object line buffer memory which is connected after the object character RAM circuit and which determines the horizontal position and reduces the object image in the horizontal direction; A screen vertical circuit that determines the vertical position of the screen image and expands it in the vertical direction; A screen horizontal circuit that is connected after the screen vertical circuit and determines the horizontal position of the screen image; and a screen horizontal circuit that is connected after the screen horizontal circuit. a screen code RAM circuit in which a screen image code to be displayed is recorded; a screen character RAM circuit connected after the screen code RAM circuit and in which screen image data to be displayed is recorded; and a screen character RAM circuit in which screen image data to be displayed is recorded. a screen line buffer memory that is connected to the subsequent stage and performs horizontal position determination and horizontal reduction of the screen image; a priority circuit that is connected to the subsequent stage of the object line buffer memory and the screen line buffer memory; a color RAM circuit connected to the rear stage; a set of three D/A converter circuits connected to the rear stage of the color RAM circuit and outputting RGB video signals necessary for displaying images on the video display device; A host game device comprising: a speaker; and a sound generation circuit that generates and supplies a necessary sound signal to the speaker. B) A central control device for the terminal device that communicates with the host gaming device and controls the operation of the following components, items and methods for making bets, a video monitor on which the results are displayed, and medal insertion. a credit counter that displays a number obtained by subtracting the total number of medals paid out by the player and the number of medals used in the game from the total number of medals inserted and the number of medals acquired by the player according to the rules of the game; , a device that pays out medals within the range recorded in the credit counter in response to a player's request, and a device that causes the player to place a bet based on the progress of the game displayed on the video display device of the host gaming device. A terminal device comprising: an interface circuit provided between the host game device and the host game device; and a casing in which each of the above components is housed or attached. (2) The video display device according to claim 1, wherein the game is a baseball game and the bet is on the destination of a batted ball and the performance of the batter and runner.